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Researchers, academics and creatives are encouraged to apply for 6 philanthropically funded scholarships and 5 grants which open for applications on Monday 1 May 2023.

Applications for 2026 National Library of Australia Scholarships open on 28 April 2025.

A 1913 Russian brochure on teaching the 'Australian method' of swimming has recently been added to our collection.

Online genealogy resources make it easier than ever to dive into your family history from the comfort of home. 

Learn about the fascinating career of Eleanor Witcombe with 2023 National Library Fellow and biographer Eleanor Hogan.

Hear from Peter Crowley about his research for his debut book about surveyor Thomas Scott Townsend.

The Margarita Philosophica (Pearl of Philosophy) (1517) of German Carthusian monk and prior Gregor Reisch (c. 1467-1525).

Find out how a powerful newspaper article written in 1855 by a fugitive slave was re-published into a book and added to our collection.

The redeveloped Catalogue is now live.

Learn about the federal election ephemera collection and how you can contribute.

Explore these book recommendations from the National Library staff to help library lovers of all ages get in the Library Lovers’ Day spirit!